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From 1 July 2018 drivers can be charged for using mobile phone whilst driving via camera detection. Mobile phone driving is having a huge crack down.

This includes use of mobile phone in your lap for navigation. The technology doesn’t track the person’s face to see if they are distracted, instead it focuses on the phone itself. The cameras can detect a phone in your lap.

Learner’s, P1 and P2 license holders are not allowed to use their phones under any circumstances while driving, even for navigation. This includes when waiting at traffic lights or stuck in traffic. They are allowed to use GPS device for navigation as long as it is secured to a mounting fixed to the vehicle and does not obscure the driver’s view of the road.

Fully licensed drivers can use their mobile phones for limited purposes like,

To make or answer a call

To use audio playing function

Navigation

ONLY if the phone is either:

In a cradle fixed to the vehicle and does not obscure the drivers view of the road

Can be operated without touching any part of the phone, such as via Bluetooth or voice activation

You CANNOT use mobile phone for anything else, including:

Texting

Taking photos or videos

Emailing

Using social media

Playing games

Offenders will be penalised with four demerit points for the offence.

If you charged with the offence of using mobile phone while driving, get legal advice. Our solicitors at Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers are experts in Traffic Law cases and can get you best possible outcome.

How can Sydney Traffic Lawyers help?

Our traffic lawyers will carefully consider your case, advise you on all your legal options, and recommend the best way forward. Call us now on 02 8059 7121 or 24/7 on 0420 998 650 to speak with one of our traffic lawyers.